Scholz Clings to Reelection Plan Despite Germany’s Struggles
- Weak polls are motivation to do better, chancellor says
- Support for coalition has been battered by infighting
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to seek a second term in national elections next year despite fading support for his coalition and persistent economic woes.
Poor polls are motivation to do better, the Social Democrat told reporters on Wednesday, rejecting suggestions that he might follow US President Joe Biden’s lead and refrain from running for a new term.